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Fluorite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.355-3.433
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{???} Good, {???} Good

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Tinzenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fluorite and Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.